New England Whalers

The Whalers beat the Edmonton Oilers in 1978 to eliminate them from playoff contention. The Whalers would proceed to the finals, but ultimately lose to the Winnipeg Jets.

The Whalers beat the Edmonton Oilers in 1978 to eliminate them from playoff contention. The Whalers would proceed to the finals, but ultimately lose to the Winnipeg Jets. (Michael McAndrews / Hartford Courant / April 24, 1978)

The Whalers beat the Edmonton Oilers in 1978 to eliminate them from playoff contention. The Whalers would proceed to the finals, but ultimately lose to the Winnipeg Jets.